A council accumulates a lot of documents

A local council has custody of the "specified papers" of the parish or community. These papers are defined as the public books, writings and papers of the parish or community.

Local government electors have a right to inspect the minutes of the council and other documents. However, due regard is given to the need for security and, in relation to personal information about individuals, for confidentiality.

The council is required regularly to review information that it keeps and to destroy that which does not form part of its official records.

Residents wishing to inspect information are requested to write to ensure that the information they require is still available.

For further information on parish council documents please use the menu on the right.